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Two DCFD lieutenants are under fire.

(1.) Lt. Guy Valentine who was facing neglect of duty charges in the response to a toddler choking on grapes, is still on the job because his retirement has been DCFDpatchplaced on hold due to new rules and regulations recently passed. Lt. Valentine has declined to make any comments.

(2.) Lt. Earl Walker was arrested Friday morning and appeared in federal court in the afternoon after being indicted by a grand jury in Pennsylvania on charges of Child Pornography. The 21-year veteran of the department who is assigned to Engine 22 on Georgia Avenue in Northwest D.C. said nothing other than acknowledging the judge and the charge against him.  What’s your thoughts on these two DC?

Filed under: Public Service

Good Samaritan fights off attacker in DC

Hey folks! Remember the story we posted on March 30, 2015, about the young man who scared off a would be rapist. Well we’re still hoping to raise $1000 as a reward for his bravery. Please help if you can… Go Fund Me

Filed under: Around Town

“911” … Is it a joke in this town?

Commentary by: Jillian A. Cohen |  ja_cohen@theconcernedcitizen.net

We’ve featured several reports over the years calling for real change, both jacinternally and externally, at DC’s 911 center. Citizens of the District have seen a host of Directors paraded through the communications division since it was taken from under the control of the Police (MPD) and Fire (DCFD) chiefs respectively and the Office of Unified Communications was established. Which, in my estimation, was the worst decision ever made by a Mayor. Its seems as though money was the motive instead of citizen concern and our citizens have suffered ever since.

Unless the aforementioned decision is reversed and the chiefs are restored to full control or the new Director initiates serious and immediate change, I fear that 911 will continue to be a JOKE in DC and our citizens will continue suffer and die, which is not a joke at all.

Filed under: Commentary

City officials injured in shooting.

A spokes person from the Metropolitan Police Department advised that two D.C. government officials, who remain unnamed at the time of the report, werempd victims of a shooting that happened on Monday night along Eaton Road SE around 7:30 p.m. Both victims were conscious and breathing when police arrived on the scene. EMS later transported 1 man and 1 woman to a local hospital. Further details will be posted as soon as we get an update from MPD.

Filed under: The Watch Desk

Blizzard Update:

D.C. citizens be advised, the National Weather Service says heavy snow and wind are expected with the potential for 18 to 24 inches of snow in the Eastern suburbs of Washington, D.C., and 24 to 30 inches in the Western suburbs. The heaviest snow will develop late Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday night. Blowing snow will cause hazardous conditions and will be a threat to life and property. Travel is expected to be severely limited if not impossible during the height of the storm Friday night and Saturday, and visibility will be reduced to near zero at times due to whiteout conditions.

Metro advises that the Rail system will shut down on Friday at 11 p.m. with no service through the entire weekend. In addition, Bus service will stop at 5 p.m. on Friday with no service through the weekend as well.

Mayor Bowser reminds us that it is the Law and every citizens obligation to shovel the sidewalks in front of his or her home or business.

The Concerned Citizen says Stay Safe, use extreme caution in your travels and activities during this snow emergency.

Filed under: Around Town








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